2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX bulb

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-60.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
To replace a headlamp or sidemarker bulb:
A. High-Beam Headlamp
B. Low-Beam Headlamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
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A. High-Beam Headlamp
B. Low-Beam Headlamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
5. Turn the bulb socket ring one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp
assembly.6. Pull the old bulb from the socket.
7. Place the new bulb into the socket.
8. Turn the bulb socket ring one-quarter turn clockwise
to reinstall it back into the headlamp assembly.
9. Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly.
10. Push down on the metal retaining clip while pushing
rearward on the headlamp, making sure the
headlamp assembly is secure.
11. Reinstall the bolt and tighten to secure.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog
Lamps
The front turn signal, parking, and fog lamps, if the
vehicle has them, are located below the headlamp
assembly.
A. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
B. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of the headlamp
replacement procedure. SeeHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-54for more
information.2. Locate the front turn
signal/parking lamp (all
models) and fog lamp
bulbs (if equipped),
which are located below
the headlamp
assembly.
The arrow indicates which is the turn signal/parking
lamp bulb. The fog lamp bulb is below it, if your
vehicle has this bulb. If you need to have fog lamp
bulb replaced, see your dealer/retailer for service.
3. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise to remove it from its assembly.
4. Pull the old bulb from the socket and replace it with
a new one.
5. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
6. Reinstall the headlamp assembly.
7. Push down on the metal retaining clip while pushing
rearward on the headlamp, making sure the
headlamp assembly is secure.
8. Reinstall the bolt and tighten to secure.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
A. Taillamp
B. Taillamps, Turn Signal
and Stoplamps
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by
removing the net hook attachments.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the trunk trim.
4. Pull the trunk trim and carpet away from the back of
the trunk.
5. Remove the bottom bolt and two nuts.6. Remove the taillamp
assembly by pulling it
out from the vehicle.
7. Turn the appropriate
lamp socket a quarter
turn counterclockwise
and remove it.
8. Remove the old bulb.
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9. Replace with a new bulb into the socket and turn
the lamp socket clockwise to install it.
10. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by reversing
Steps 2 through 5.
Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located on the trunk lid.
To replace the back-up lamp bulb(s):
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.2. Turn the appropriate lamp socket a quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb.
4. Put the new bulb into the lamp socket.
5. Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise to reinstall it.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14
2. Turn the appropriate lamp socket a quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb.
4. Put the new bulb into the lamp socket.
5. Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise to reinstall it.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 3157
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp3757 NAK* or
5702 KA**
Front Sidemarker and License
Plate Lamp194
Headlamps
High-Beam Halogen 9005
Low-Beam Halogen 9006
Stop/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamps 3057
* Base Models with the Optional Fog Lamps
** For Lamps Not Equipped with the Fog Function and
GXP Models
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
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Audio System (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-115
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-118
Audio System(s).............................................3-95
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-28
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-117
Battery..........................................................5-45
Electric Power Management..........................3-22
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-22
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-41
System Warning Light..................................3-45
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-23
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-59
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-51Bulb Replacement (cont.)
License Plate Lamps....................................5-60
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-60
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-58
Buying New Tires...........................................5-78
C
Calibration.....................................................3-65
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-128
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-36, 4-17, 4-29
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-114
CD, MP3 .....................................................3-109
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-44
Chains, Tire...................................................5-84
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-50
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-118
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
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Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-39
Windshield Washer......................................5-40
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-18
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-53
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................. 1-8
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-21
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-54
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Running Out of...........................................2-37
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-121
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-122
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-124
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-121G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-49
Fuel..........................................................3-54
Speedometer..............................................3-40
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-43
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-51
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-120
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-54
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-17
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps................5-54
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